Memorials & monuments · London
Selhurst War Memorial
Selhurst War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Selhurst War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442664). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details Tall Celtic cross made of granite, the front bearing a carving of a sword, resting on a rounded stone plinth. The front of this bears the inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND / IN MEMORY / OF ALL WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF SELHURST. This plinth rests on a granite block standing on a two-stepped base. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 07/03/2017 This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Selhurst War Memorial is located in London and serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3899, -0.0885
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE25 5QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478500 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Selhurst War Memorial?
- Selhurst War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE25 5QA), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- Is Selhurst War Memorial a listed building?
- Selhurst War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Selhurst War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Selhurst War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Selhurst War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SE25 5QA. It sits within the Croydon West parliamentary constituency.